well, it has been a little while, but i think i have things sorted out with the configuration. I had to reverse the wiring for the Y axis (never noticed it before), but i got that sorted out. I am planning a dry run tomorrow with a simple G-code program to verify everything is good.
I wasn't sure how to set the soft limits, but i homed the CNC, and then jogged the axis to near the end, and made a note of the value. i then entered that into the configuration. seems to work.
Anyway, i would like to give those who helped a huge thanks :woohoo:
~Travis